Yorktel has signed an agreement to merge with Amsterdam’s Kinly. The two companies merge to form a workplace experience and collaboration provider with global reach.
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New Jersey-based Yorktel, an audiovisual (AV) systems integrator and managed services provider, has signed an agreement to combine with Amsterdam’s Kinly.
Kinly is an AV and Unified Communication & Collaboration (UCC) systems integration firm that claims to be the largest in Europe with more than 25 years of experience. Its services include AV integration, UCC, corporate communications, workspace management, events, and managed services.
The company works with organisations on projects ranging from installations to global digital transformations and develops solutions based on innovation, security, quality, and responsible design. Currently, Kinly operates 19 offices across EMEA, the US, and APAC.
Aim of the merger
Yorktel provides managed services, video, voice, and workplace solutions. Its offerings include AI-enabled technologies designed to support productivity, user experience, and cost efficiency. It has over 40 years of experience working with Fortune Global 1000 companies and government agencies.
The merger of the two companies will form a workplace experience and collaboration provider with expanded global reach. It is expected to drive global growth, enhance systems integration capabilities, and increase the combined talent base, managed services, and technology offerings.
The addition of Kinly’s operations, workforce, and client base will expand Yorktel’s capacity to serve enterprise and public sector clients worldwide.
The integration is expected to strengthen Yorktel’s role in digital workplace transformation while extending additional services and resources to Kinly’s customers.
Ken Scaturro, CEO of Yorktel, says, “This acquisition is an intentional step forward to grow with purpose and is an example of what is still to come as we pursue our strategy and deliver advanced solutions to our global clients.”
“We are committed to leading the next wave of agentic transformation — simplifying operations, reducing complexity, and empowering organisations to work smarter all while improving the customer experience.”
The merged company will serve more than 2,500 clients across 27 global locations with a workforce of over 1,600 employees, including more than 900 accredited specialists.
Its services will include on-site support, proactive monitoring, remote management, cloud voice, and AV lifecycle services. Clients will have access to broader geographic coverage, unified service operations, and an expanded portfolio of AV, UCC, and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solutions supported by ISO-certified security practices.
Tom Martin, CEO of Kinly, adds, “Merging with Yorktel marks an exciting next chapter for our team and customers. Our organisations are aligned in values, strategy, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Together, we will drive innovation, provide great opportunities to our employees and partners, and create even more value in a rapidly changing collaboration market.”
Brief about One Equity Partners
One Equity Partners (OEP) is a private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. Founded in 2001 and spun out of JP Morgan in 2015, the firm has completed over 400 transactions worldwide. OEP has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.
In October 2024, OEP acquired York Telecom Corporation (Yorktel). Speaking on the merger, Carlo Padovano, Partner at OEP, mentions, “We are proud to support the combination of Yorktel and Kinly, allowing both companies to be more relevant and valuable to their customers through their combined offerings in the continuously evolving AV space.”
Otavio Birman, Principal at OEP, adds, “Yorktel’s scaled North American and global footprint is perfectly complemented by Kinly’s extensive European base. Combined with their joint Asia Pacific capabilities, this creates unmatched global delivery.”
